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Peak Season is from November to February when Maharashtra experiences mild winters. Temperatures usually go as low as 10 degrees celsius and this is an especially good time to visit the Mumbai because of the illustrious Kala Ghoda festival taking place in February.

Shoulder Season: June to October welcomes the famous monsoons to Maharashtra. July and August sees perpetual downpour and for those who can brave the rains, the city is at its most beautiful during this season.

Off-season:March to May are the months when the tourists start thinning out. Henceforth, the accommodation costs reduce and though the weather is hot and humid, it’s the ideal time to explore the city away from the chaotic crowds.

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One of the major attractions of the city of Ahmednagar, this is an ancient fort and a favourite of adventure lovers. This is mainly famous for the Konkan Kada which is like a challenge for trekkers and also the temples inside. The Harishchandra Temple inside is a favourite of tourists and the other temples here include the Nandi and Shivline Temple. This fort covers a large area and encompasses a number of other ancient buildings and palaces. The three peaks here are the Taramati, Rohidas and Harishchanra and the Taramati peak is the higehest one. The Harishchandragad Fort is on the Malshej Ghat banks of the Junnar Region. As you reach the top of the peak and stand in front of the fort, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful views of the Malshej Ghat, Jivdhan, Nane ghat, Kalsubai and many other places. So if you want to make your tour a little more thrilling then this is a must visit.

One of the major attractions of the city of Ahmednagar, this is an ancient fort and a favourite of adventure lovers. This is mainly famous for the Konkan Kada which is like a challenge for trekkers and also the temples inside. The Harishchandra Temple inside is a favourite of tourists and the other temples here include the Nandi and Shivline Temple. This fort covers a large area and encompasses a number of other ancient buildings and palaces. The three peaks here are the Taramati, Rohidas and Harishchanra and the Taramati peak is the higehest one. The Harishchandragad Fort is on the Malshej Ghat banks of the Junnar Region. As you reach the top of the peak and stand in front of the fort, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful views of the Malshej Ghat, Jivdhan, Nane ghat, Kalsubai and many other places. So if you want to make your tour a little more thrilling then this is a must visit.

The Harishchandragad fort can be reached within 2hours of straight walk from the valley. It actually made our journey more thrilling, once we had to shelter ourselves in caves. There are numerous caves and enough to shelter almost thirty people in one. Traversing the rambled landscape and gorges was easy due to the inbuilt carved steps and the arrows engraved on stones for better directions.

2. HarishchandragadForts in the region around Pune need a special mention in this list of treks near Mumbai since the potential of outdoor activities in the area has clearly not been met. Harishchandragad fort in the Ahmednagar District dates back to the 6th century and a short hike to the top gives you a surreal view from the Konkan Kada. Visit the Kedareshwar Cave and spend the night under the stars.Base village for the hike: Khireshwar VillageDistance between Base village from Mumbai: 138 kmHiking time: 2 hour

Place located in Khereswar village, 160 KM from Pune. It carries a great history from 6th century, sources from an ancient scriptures, like, Matsyapurana, Agnipurana and Skandapurana. The fort is quite ancient, Remnants of Microlithic man have been discovered here (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microlith), said to be that the caves and idols of god had been carved in 11th century. Though the cliffs are named Taramati and Rohidas, they are not related to Ayodhya. Great sage Changdev (one who created the epic Tatvasaar), used to meditate here in the 14th century and the caves are from the same period.

So one day I just packed my back pack and registered for this two day camping and trekking to harishchandragad. I don't know how but I managed to convince one of my cousin to come along with me. Having zero knowledge about the trekking conditions and
the route I just hopped onto the bus and went on the trek. So now I was with a group of unknown people about 25 to 28 people all set for the trek. I was so happy that I was doing something which I was crazy about all my life. There was a bus arranged
by the trekking group for all of us till the base village. It was my first time ever going to an unknown place with a bunch of unknown people.As an introvert I had quite hesitation in speaking but I managed it well due to the group as they were such a lovely group as most of them were unknown to each other. So now let's start with the journey..There are several routes to reach harishchandragad. We took the simplest route which is the panchnai route as most of them in our group were beginners. The bus journey was frightening after crossing Igatpuri as the roads were extremely narrow and
it was an essel world ride for me. This is a very stupid comparison I know:) but then who cares I was feeling so happy how the journey was going forward. We reached panchnai at around 5 am the next day. I was feeling very energetic
even though not slept in the bus.
There was a family in the village who arranged breakfast and tea for us. The menu was Kande pohe and tea. After the simple but delicious breakfast We started the trek. The base village was so beautiful and scenic I was awe aspired by the surroundings. We started walking towards our journey. There were so many small waterfalls on the way which we saw. It was the first time I experienced it. And there was something called as a reverse water fall. I had never heard about this term which I saw from my naked eyes. It was so beautiful. On the way there were several wild flowers which I saw and also mushroom habitations.
After around 2 hours of walking we reached our first destination where we were about to stay at night and you won't believe it!!!! It was not the tents but there were several caves which could accommodate around 20 to 30 people. The caves were
so clean and beautiful. We slept through the night in the chilled weather.
The next day our destination was the taramati peak and the Konkankada. The early morning weather was absolutely foggy and we could not see any thing further. We were divided into two groups and special tone of speaking was being done to find out
the correct route and finding each other It was so much fun.
We were enjoying ourselves to the core and feeling lucky that the weather was so nice to us. It was drizzling and the feeling was awesome. The route to taramati peak is very hard and dangerous which is what I felt. But as soon as we reached
the top the feeling was something different we didn't even had the time to click pictures as we were capturing the same with our naked eyes in our heart. So after this great experience our next route was the kokankada. This is the place
which everyone was eagerly waiting for. Each and everyone had a picture in the back of the mind about this place. As soon as we physically experienced the place we forgot all that we had in our mind and were truly amazed by the view it
had. The pressure in wind was so powerful that we were astonished and thought that we would just fly away. It's an experience that can't be put into words but can only be experienced physically. We had couple of hours just sitting on this
kada and saving all the pictures in our heart. We had a great time on this trek and made so many friends on the way which is the amazing fact of travelling with unknown people and become friends for life. We started our journey back to
Mumbai in the evening. No body was tired. Everyone was sad about leaving this beautiful place. I wish one day I could just quit my job and do trekking for rest of my life as I don't feel corporate world and enviornment is suited for my
personality
I wish I wish and i wish again!!!!!!!

We took a train to Kasara station and then a local ST bus for a place called Khobi Phata. The conductor just threw us out of the bus when we reached Khobi Phata.. and there we were standing on a National Highway in the middle of no where with our 8kg backpacks. We didn't know the route to the summit so we asked the locals for help who guided us faithfully. At one point we went on the wrong path and reached this amazing place which I nicknamed 'The Fountain Of Youth'.

The trail to Naneghat would never fail to enchant you with it's most distinguished charm. Consider yourself lucky when you get to see "The Indravajra" from atop Konkankada (a rare phenomenon called Brocken Spectre) when you trek to Harishchandragad.

I had been longing to go on a trek for a long time. I kept coming across numerous Facebook pages of the tonnes of tour operators organizing one day treks. This fueled my desire more. I just randomly happened to RSVP one such trek - a fireflies trek to Harishchandragad, and before I knew it, my friends were on board and we had booked the trek! Fireflies trek, the name itself is so appealing, who wouldn't want to see trees decorated with fireflies!We traveled from Dadar to Kasara by local train and then from there we reached our base village Pachnai, by private cars. The road from Kasara station to Pachnai is rocky and bumpy, the 2 hour long drive wasn't pleasant, but once we reached Pachnai, we forgot all of that.We had tea and biscuits at Pachnai and started our night trek at 3 AM. Our first spotting of the fireflies was at the base village itself, an entire tree full of these marvellous creatures! We were awe struck, the tree would light up like a Christmas tree, and every few seconds all the &amp;quot;lights&amp;quot; would turn off and the tree would go back to being &amp;quot;normal&amp;quot;. This got our spirits amp-ed up an we were ready for the trek.We frequently spotted fireflies in the first 45 mins of the trek. Trees, shrubs, bushes, plants, all of it coming alive by the light. It was magical. It was impossible to click any photos though, because it all happened so fast and also because the luminescence would go off as soon as we tried getting close to the source to click photos. After a couple of tries, we though it best to not disturb their habitat and to leave them at peace.Soon after, the sightings stopped, that was it, the Fireflies part of the trek. But that wasn't the only thing for which we had signed up for. Harishchandragad in itself is a beautiful place in the Western Ghats, there is much to explore. So on wards we went! Trekking in the dark, the weather a bit cold but pleasant enough, the moon our only source of light (apart from the torches we carried of course) , not many stars in the sky though, because it was cloudy for a while.The groups that organize such treks, put Harishchandragad under the 'level : easy' category. Now for an avid trekker, these treks are indeed very easy, but for people like me who go for treks once in a while, it was neither easy, nor difficult. I'd put it in the 'easy to moderate level' category. In fact a lot of people on the trek said the same. It's because the initial 1.5 2 hours of the trek involve a lot of climbing and because it was dark, we had to be really carefully of our footing. Also we didn't take many breaks. There came a particular flat, barren stretch which had small white shrubs (plants?) that looked like a miniature version of the 'Weirwood trees' from Game of Thrones. We put on the GOT music while trekking here, and also discussed the show (and books) at length. It was one of the highlights of the trek for me.At around 5:30 AM, we finally reached our first point. The Sun was still shrouded by the clouds, and by now it had started drizzling. This didn't deter us, we all holed up inside a make shift hut that also served as a shop for tea and maggi, among other things. (Hats off to the people who run this shop all the way up there, managing supplies among other things must be quite an arduous task). We ate the snacks that we had carried with us, rested for a bit, played mafia and then left for our next point. By this time, the Sun had come out in all its glory, and watching the first sun rays pierce the sky was a sight in itself.Our next stop was Konkan Kada, it was around an hour's trek from the first pit stop. Konkan kada is the most scenic spot of the Harishchandragad trek, people camp out there. The beauty of that spot cannot be put in words. When we first reached there, we were very disappointed because it was so foggy and cloudy that we couldn't see any of the sights that we had heard so much about. But slowly, as we sat there, facing the cliff down, the clouds literally lifted up. Even when it drizzled, it was like the rain was splashing at us, from below and not falling down on us. I was stupefied the first time it happened. And as the clouds parted, the sights below took my breath away. Konkan Kada is a concave cliff, which overlooks a deep gorge and across it are the Malshej Ghat. From here, one can even see the highest point of the Sahyadris, the Kalsubai peak. There is a small hole kind of observation point, from which you can bend over the very edge of the cliff and see everything below. It is brilliant, to say the least.After this, we visited the Kedareshwar caves that have the Shivling. Explored around a bit. At around 9:30 AM, we started our descent. It was a beautiful trek.(A point to note for this trek - during the descent, there comes a path which has to be tread really carefully. You've to hold the rocks, balance yourself and step downwards, so it is sort of like hanging on to the rocks and stabilizing your footing. Just thought of mentioning it in the post. Not a cause of worry, the trek leaders will be there to guide throughout and it is not a very difficult trek either)

We started from pune by 9:15 am with in between stops for picking medicines and chocolates n snacks and also petrol near waked and drove our two wheelers towards lonavala on state Highway. The road was near empty with no major vehicle passing through. We drove for good 1 hr 30 mins. And reached lonavala main market. We went on state Highway searching for a right turn. But couldn't trace it.. So went back and took the route shown in the map. There is no major signage put to reach this place and that's why we were struggling to reach.While driving we came across a lake just 15 mins drive from lonavala market.. We went ahead as we were late for trekking.. The road ended near one of resorts and ahead to us was only muddy uneven rubble road slopping downwards.. We were not sure whether this was the route throughout and enquired with local people. They said the entire road is this way and down below after 20 mins it will become level but also I formed us about other route from khandala side. We had one pulsar and another aviator.. We were not sure whether aviator will be able to reach on such route.. We decided to head back.. She did some time near the lake and take lunch at lonavala main market and start from khandala side.We then reached the lake.. It was blue and clear water.. There were many trees forming an beautiful amalgamation of landscape..

We started from pune by 9:15 am with in between stops for picking medicines and chocolates n snacks and also petrol near waked and drove our two wheelers towards lonavala on state Highway. The road was near empty with no major vehicle passing through. We drove for good 1 hr 30 mins. And reached lonavala main market. We went on state Highway searching for a right turn. But couldn't trace it.. So went back and took the route shown in the map. There is no major signage put to reach this place and that's why we were struggling to reach.While driving we came across a lake just 15 mins drive from lonavala market.. We went ahead as we were late for trekking.. The road ended near one of resorts and ahead to us was only muddy uneven rubble road slopping downwards.. We were not sure whether this was the route throughout and enquired with local people. They said the entire road is this way and down below after 20 mins it will become level but also I formed us about other route from khandala side. We had one pulsar and another aviator.. We were not sure whether aviator will be able to reach on such route.. We decided to head back.. She did some time near the lake and take lunch at lonavala main market and start from khandala side.We then reached the lake.. It was blue and clear water.. There were many trees forming an beautiful amalgamation of landscape..

Going through the hurdles, fixing the issues with the bikes, riding through the trek which was not even easy to be covered on foot, our group reached the Rajmachi Point. We parked our bikes near a pond, &amp; the sight of a water body after a hard, rough ride is always a sign of gratification to one's desires of hedonism. We went for a quick dip in the pond to relax out the fatigue from the ride &amp; I almost drowned slipping on the slimy rocks of the pond, that was terrifying &amp; I was scared out of my wits. But let's leave that part behind &amp; make a promise to learn how to swim ????After a swim, refueling the enthusiasm, it was time to take a U-Turn &amp; return back to Pune, but wait we had to 'track back our footsteps &amp; follow the same route we took to reach Rajmachi, &amp; it is always easier to ride uphill than downhill on such extremely tough tracks. So the FUN wasn't over yet!The riders were ready to head back, syncing together, riding along enjoying the off-roading experience. The people trekking on-foot were admiring the bikers &amp; it must've been a exciting sight to watch bullets off-roading in unison. Heading back to the Highway joining at Lonavala, the riders were all in the mood of riding, when God showered his blessings in the form of rain. It was the rhythm of the rain &amp; the thump of the bullet engines complimenting each other &amp; the music lifting up the spirits of the riders. After enjoying the short rain shower, we headed towards Pune on the Old Mumbai-Pune Highway. The only stop left before the dispersion of riders on their way home was to have a group lunch. So we stopped at a Dhaba named Sidhu Da Dhaba along the highway. You can always eat a nicely cooked , perfect meal at an air conditioned restaurant, but to really dive-in &amp; to have a glimpse of India's culture &amp; customs, these roadside eateries are always a classic choice. So that was the point of dispersion, riders heading towards their destinations, the ride organizers were thanked for such an amazing ride &amp; it was promised to continue the riding spirit in the future.I was not able to capture many junctures of the ride, due to the lack of cameras , but maybe some moments are just meant to be kept as memories in your heart, instead of being captured in pictures.Have you ever been on a thrilling off-roading experience? If yes, Do share it ????

Lohagad is one of many numerous mountain forts of Maharashtra state in India. Located close to the mountain place Lonavala and 52 km northwest of Pune, Lohagad rises to an elevation of 1,033 michael above beach level.

Lohagad is one of many numerous mountain forts of Maharashtra state in India. Located close to the mountain place Lonavala and 52 km northwest of Pune, Lohagad rises to an elevation of 1,033 michael above beach level.

Also known as the 'Iron Fort'. 3389.ft above sea level gives you a spectacular view of Visapur Fort and the Pawna Lake. Apart from this you'll enjoy the wind and if it rains then you'll have the icing on the cake.
Temple (small shrine), well, waterfalls and monkeys you'll find once your on the top. You'll get hypnotized with the beauty of the fort and wish not to leave it.
You won't find anything to eat on top but everything is available at the foot of the fort.
Built on the western ghats, with huge rock blocks. And one question that bugged me, as to how did they bring it up top in those days?

it's one place where harry potter movie could have been shot. it's how real forts were like. The scenic beauty and the mysterious structures and the khandars with minimal view because of fog, every step was a path towards unmasking another site. *mesmerising* not very far from mumbai, one can easily reach there in about 2 hours if you avoid the morning mumbai traffic and leave mumbai by 8 30am at most. explore this place and you might just discover wonders.

Lohagad is part of the Western Ghats located southwest of the larger Visapur fort. Lohagad village is the base village for the fort. As per Wikipedia, Lohagad fort has a long history. The fort is popular because, Shivaji Maharaj had captured it in 1648 and later lost it to Mughals in 1665. He recaptured it in 1670 and used it to keep his treasury.
You have to cross 4 doors starting with Ganesh darwaja (Darwaja means doorin Marathi language) and followed by Narayan darwaja, Hanuman Darwaja and Maha-Darwaja to reach the top. On your way to the top of the fort, you will always find few monkeys to keep you entertained (I was scared)! Enjoy the mesmerising view once you reach the top! On the western side of the fort, you will see along narrow wall known as Vinchukata (scorpion's tail). Vinchukata is the place to enjoy the view for which you have come all the way to Lohagad.

I and Swarup, started our journey at 8:00 AM in the morning. We rode with a Bajaj Pulsar 135 bike. Though Shashi warned us that bike will not be able to sustain steep road, still we decided to go and check it ourselves. It took us exactly an hour to reach Bhaje village from Wakad, Pune. As you reach Bhaje caves, you can see a beautiful waterfall. We took some snaps there and went ahead. Just after crossing the entrance of Bhaje caves, you will see another waterfall just beside the road. There is a entrance fee of Rs. 5 per person imposed by Bhaje village, calling it Swachcha tax.

It was monsoon. It was raining continuously for 3-4 days. In that weather when normal people prefers to stay indoors and sleep in weekend, we decided to go for a trek. After some research we finalized our destination- Visapur Fort.On a rainy Saturday morning we left Pune by cab. Visapur Fort is situated at the opposite side of Lohagad Fort but is not as famous as its twin. We reached the base village(MALVALI) at around 9:30 and our driver pointed out a small allay in the left. It took us 2 minutes to register we actually had to go through there as it was surrounded by fog and almost invisible.Here I should tell one thing, we were all novice, we all had minimal trekking experience and absolutely zero knowledge of the place (we didn't know that then as we did some research but soon understood that). However we started our trek. It was raining( actually it we was always raining from the time we left Pune). After just two steps we found one small hut and was asked to show our ID proofs and write down our details in one place(It was probably in case we don't return I assumed). During our research in one blog we read that it is wiser to take a guide from the base village but reaching there we all decided we can go alone, we thought we will surely meet some fellow trekkers in the road. We indeed found one group and decided to take their trail.The first 15 minutes was a walk through a muddy road. To the left there was a high mountain range but it was completely surrounded by cloud most of the time. Whenever the cloud was lifted a waterfall was coming into the view. We were trying to take some photos of that waterfall when suddenly I saw a mountain pick in front of me, and there was our Visapur Fort. I could see the fort wall in the top and there was one waterfall coming down from the wall. The first thing that crossed my mind was- How in the name of God were we going to reach there!!Amidst all these we lost the group we were following and there was no one nearby but we kept on walking. After taking two left we started climbing the mountain through a forest path. There was signs for the fort and one just have to follow it, and it was an easy trek. After about 10 minutes climbing we came into an opening. A small cave in the left and that’s it. It was THE END OF THE ROAD.We, 6 friends, stood there like fools. A big waterfall in front of us and the fort wall above us which seemed to touch the sky. 5, 6 more small waterfalls coming down and one of them was a reverse waterfall( If you have never seen any reverse waterfall, you will never understand what it is). The sight was breathtaking and fearful as well. We had no clue how to reach the fort. We were almost sure we had lost track. The only way to reach the fort seemed to climb that waterfall, which no one in their right mind would consider. There was no one. No one in front us or behind us. We were thinking of coming down when one man emerged (someone told he could be a ghost, but he was our last hope). We asked him the way and he simply told us that we had to climb that waterfall and stared climbing. He indeed climbed simply, as if he was out for a morning walk. He inspired us and we decided to give it a try.We all have one friend in our group who is somewhat more mature than the others. We had just started climbing when the miss mature told us from the back that she is not getting good grip in her shoe(which was a complete lie by the way). Now in trekking you can't go on if you are not confident with your shoe, so we all came down. We stood in the opening and each one in turn started asking that friend if she was absolutely sure that her shoe was not having good grip and giving expert opinion about shoes as if we were making shoes from childhood. After hearing all these nonsense for some time my friend lost it. She tried to knock some sense into us, she reminded us that we know nothing about trekking and the man before us looked like an expert trekker. And even if we could climb that damn waterfall how would we get down! Now, her every word was true and it crossed all our mind too (We never told her that though) but we were not ready to come down like losers. After arguing some time, she gave up and agreed to climb too.Now the climb begins. We all were thinking ourselves Bahubali (Although the waterfall was nowhere near the size of the 'Jal Parvat'). It was not as frightening as it was looking like, but one has to be very careful because if you slip, you won't die but there might me heavy injury. Here one tip, go through the water, the sides are more slippery. After the initial fear was gone, the climb was quite enjoyable. We started finding some fellow trekkers too. Surprisingly we found some kids too.I have no idea how long it took us to climb the waterfall but when we reached the top it felt awesome. The view was breathtaking. I have traveled many places throughout India from my childhood but never in my life I have seen something like this. The fort was a ruin, only some walls were standing. We started exploring the valley. It was heavily clouded most of the time but when the cloud was lifting we could see numerous waterfalls in the nearby ranges. We clicked some photos there although it was raining (The photos were worth the risk).We didn't spend much time in the top as wind was blowing like storm. The wind was so strong that it literally shifted me two/three times. It was raining heavily too and we decided to get down fast before the weather worsen more. We reached the top of the waterfall. I looked down and a chill went through my spine. Just like we anticipated the water level had increased significantly. We started descending. One has to be very very careful. The rocks were loose and slippery too and you have to give space to the fellow trekkers who were coming from opposite direction too. But don't be panicked, it won't help. Keep your head cool and trust your instinct.It probably took more time to get down than the climb and when we reached the base of the waterfall I felt so relived. The remaining trek was easy enough only the road was very muddy. Good sports/trekking shoe is must, if you don't wish to walk barefoot through the mud.The trek was a bit risky but it was a once in a life time experience and completely worth it. If you want some adventure in your boring life, this trek is a good option. So this weekend, go for the Visapur Fort trek, kyunki..'Darr ke age Jeet hai'

The Bibi Ka Maqbara is just a maqbara positioned in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. It had been developed by Azam Shah, boy of Aurangzeb, in 1678 in storage of his mother, Dilras Banu Begum.

Would you believe if one were to tell you that India is the proud home of not one but two Taj Mahals? Probably not!
But it is a fact that a monument identical to the Taj stands in Aurangabad in Maharashtra and it is lovingly called the Mini Taj of the Deccan. The monument is Bibi Ka Maqbara built by Aurangzeb’s son, Azam Shah, in 1660 as a loving tribute to his mother, Dilras Bano Begam. Interestingly, while the Begum nestles in the magnificent structure, the austere Moghal emperor chose to be laid in and commemorated with touching simplicity. Aurangzeb’s tomb is also in Aurangabad at Khuldabad en route Daulatabad Fort. It is a simple latticed enclosure with whitewashed walls, a small marble railing, erected 200 years later, and a tomb marked by the white cotton sheet spread over it to delimit the modesty of his desires.

The most beautiful monument of Aurangabad according to me. Bibi ka Maqbara is an exact replica of the Taj Mahal. This is the tomb of Aurangzeb's wife built by her son. The place is open till 10 pm at night but unfortunately there is minimum light in the compound. However, it was a full moon night and the monument shone brilliantly. This should definitely be visited in the morning.

Korlai fort houses a modern Lighthouse which is managed by Indian Navy. This high tech lighthouse makes sure that the ships are guided properly to their destinations. Korlai light house tour will cost 30/- per head and is done by a ex service man. Korlai fort is on the back side of the lighthouse and is a good hike up some 100 stairs. View from the fort of mighty Arabian sea is mind boggling and worth a view.Note:- Areas looking like parking lots on the way are actually places where the fishermen dry their catch so please do not park vehicles on them. ALso if your car is air conditioned its advised to have windows shut as one may not like the fish smell that fills the area.Once done from Korlai fort we headed to Kashid beach. Amazing place to spend weekend. Worth the additional 40km drive. Quite, serene beach with family mostly coming there. Unlike Alibaug beaches are clean. We stayed in a hotel that was prebooked via referral and we could manage a good deal for a day stay.Dinner was without doubt Fish for non vegetarians and for few veg food was served. Post dinner all of us took to the beach enjoyed the cool breeze, saw candle balloons been flow high. Strolling down the beach relaxed all. At night it was UNO time and singing and dancing. Everyone enjoyed the sunset, drive alongside beach.Next day morning two of us who managed to get up early, headed to find another local beach nearby and strolled for some time. Saw fishermen begin thier day and enjoyed the cool sea breeze. Heard water crashing against the rocks, birds chirping off. Once everyone was done we headed to breakfast and were headed to the beach from where plan was to head for Mumbai again. Cars were returned to BKC compound and we had to only pay for additional 40kms. Zoomcar services unless you breakdown or crash the vehicle are amazing and i would recommend the same to people who don't wanna take their own vehicle.

Korlai fort houses a modern Lighthouse which is managed by Indian Navy. This high tech lighthouse makes sure that the ships are guided properly to their destinations. Korlai light house tour will cost 30/- per head and is done by a ex service man. Korlai fort is on the back side of the lighthouse and is a good hike up some 100 stairs. View from the fort of mighty Arabian sea is mind boggling and worth a view.Note:- Areas looking like parking lots on the way are actually places where the fishermen dry their catch so please do not park vehicles on them. ALso if your car is air conditioned its advised to have windows shut as one may not like the fish smell that fills the area.Once done from Korlai fort we headed to Kashid beach. Amazing place to spend weekend. Worth the additional 40km drive. Quite, serene beach with family mostly coming there. Unlike Alibaug beaches are clean. We stayed in a hotel that was prebooked via referral and we could manage a good deal for a day stay.Dinner was without doubt Fish for non vegetarians and for few veg food was served. Post dinner all of us took to the beach enjoyed the cool breeze, saw candle balloons been flow high. Strolling down the beach relaxed all. At night it was UNO time and singing and dancing. Everyone enjoyed the sunset, drive alongside beach.Next day morning two of us who managed to get up early, headed to find another local beach nearby and strolled for some time. Saw fishermen begin thier day and enjoyed the cool sea breeze. Heard water crashing against the rocks, birds chirping off. Once everyone was done we headed to breakfast and were headed to the beach from where plan was to head for Mumbai again. Cars were returned to BKC compound and we had to only pay for additional 40kms. Zoomcar services unless you breakdown or crash the vehicle are amazing and i would recommend the same to people who don't wanna take their own vehicle.

Pratapgad literally 'Valour Fort' is a large fort located in Satara district, in the Western Indian state of Maharashtra. Significant as the site of the Battle of Pratapgad, the fort is now a popular tourist destination. Scene while heading towards Pratapgad.

Pratapgad literally 'Valour Fort' is a large fort located in Satara district, in the Western Indian state of Maharashtra. Significant as the site of the Battle of Pratapgad, the fort is now a popular tourist destination. Scene while heading towards Pratapgad.

This is the most important hill station of Maharashtra and was once the Summer Capital of the state during the British Raj. As you reach this place you will be welcomed with the dense greenery, lush flora and cool mountain breeze. You will need atleast 5 days to complete the whole tour as there are a number of place in and around Mahabaleshwar to see and enjoy. The name Mahabaleshwar in Sanskrit means "The God with the most strenghth". The motorable roads at every point of this city are extremely well laid and helps connect each place with one another. the main attractions here are the Central Market known as Malcolm Peth firstly. this lies in the heart of the city and is filled with old bungalows and offices, restaurants and shops. The Morarji Castle is in which Mahatma Gandhi lived in 1945. Next is the beautiful Venna Lake where you can enjoy boating, fishing and pony rising. The Panchganga Temple is also very attractive. this is also the place from where the five rivers of Venna, Savitri, Krishna, Gayatri and Koyna flow. The other attractions here are Holy Cross Church and OPratapgad Fort among many others. The monsoons are not a good time to visit. When you visit this beautiful hill station do not forget to carry a few light woollens along.

This is the most important hill station of Maharashtra and was once the Summer Capital of the state during the British Raj. As you reach this place you will be welcomed with the dense greenery, lush flora and cool mountain breeze. You will need atleast 5 days to complete the whole tour as there are a number of place in and around Mahabaleshwar to see and enjoy. The name Mahabaleshwar in Sanskrit means "The God with the most strenghth". The motorable roads at every point of this city are extremely well laid and helps connect each place with one another. the main attractions here are the Central Market known as Malcolm Peth firstly. this lies in the heart of the city and is filled with old bungalows and offices, restaurants and shops. The Morarji Castle is in which Mahatma Gandhi lived in 1945. Next is the beautiful Venna Lake where you can enjoy boating, fishing and pony rising. The Panchganga Temple is also very attractive. this is also the place from where the five rivers of Venna, Savitri, Krishna, Gayatri and Koyna flow. The other attractions here are Holy Cross Church and OPratapgad Fort among many others. The monsoons are not a good time to visit. When you visit this beautiful hill station do not forget to carry a few light woollens along.

Known by titles such as 'Jewel of the Sahyadris' and 'Pride of the Sahyadris', the Khandala is another beautiful hill station along with its twin station Lonavala. It is smaller and calmer than Lonavala. The beautiful waterfalls, hiking and trekking trails, quaint and tranquil sceneries all make up for an exotic treat to the eyes and soul. The nearest tourist attractions are the Nagphani, Tiger Point, Bhushi and Valvan Lake, Tugauli among many other beautiful locations.

Known by titles such as 'Jewel of the Sahyadris' and 'Pride of the Sahyadris', the Khandala is another beautiful hill station along with its twin station Lonavala. It is smaller and calmer than Lonavala. The beautiful waterfalls, hiking and trekking trails, quaint and tranquil sceneries all make up for an exotic treat to the eyes and soul. The nearest tourist attractions are the Nagphani, Tiger Point, Bhushi and Valvan Lake, Tugauli among many other beautiful locations.

Fort is a small business district in Mumbai, India. The area was one's heart of the city throughout the 18th century. The area gets its name from the defensive fort, Fort George, built by the British East India Company around Bombay Castle.

Fort is a small business district in Mumbai, India. The area was one's heart of the city throughout the 18th century. The area gets its name from the defensive fort, Fort George, built by the British East India Company around Bombay Castle.

The Shaniwar Wada Palace was commissioned in the year of 1729 when Peshwa Baji Rao I ruled Pune. The scale on which this construction was carried out reflected the Peshwas larger than like attitude. The place is filled with tanks, fruit trees, sprawling courtyards, halls where the ruler would hold an audience, office rooms and a large portion where the Peshwa would stay. This place has a total of five gates each with a distinct name - Ganesh, Dilli, Narayan, Khidhi, Mastani and Jambhul darwazas. The place is royal and majestic and one cannot afford to give it a miss. The authorities also conduct a light and sound show.

The Shaniwar Wada Palace was commissioned in the year of 1729 when Peshwa Baji Rao I ruled Pune. The scale on which this construction was carried out reflected the Peshwas larger than like attitude. The place is filled with tanks, fruit trees, sprawling courtyards, halls where the ruler would hold an audience, office rooms and a large portion where the Peshwa would stay. This place has a total of five gates each with a distinct name - Ganesh, Dilli, Narayan, Khidhi, Mastani and Jambhul darwazas. The place is royal and majestic and one cannot afford to give it a miss. The authorities also conduct a light and sound show.

Situated in the heart of city, you need lot drive through one of the most congested traffic routs of Pune, however if you are a history enthusiast this place is a good for a quick visit. Also some live shows are conducted in the evening, specially on weekends.
My personal feedback, its nothing more than ruins of history which had not been preserved and with encroachments and most importantly littering and spoiling the heritage by us (visitors).
Shaniwar wada is a massive complex which now forms a roundabout in Pune. I've only been there for the light and sound show which is not even worth the 30rs they charge. It starts at 7.30pm once The sun has set. The auditorium is at a 10 min walk from the entrance and there is no path indication. Seating is on first come first serve basis. The plastic seats are damaged and you need to be careful not to hurt yourself. Through the show a regular PA system narrate the Maratha history in Marathi. There is no major display of light so people start losing interest and talking amongst themselves. Once in a while various part of the dilapidated building and garden come on. The real horror begins when bee sized mosquitoes start attacking you. People then start walking out! Utter disappointment.

The heart of many folklores of the Maratha dynasty, Shaniwar Wada is a must visit for History enthusiasts. Built in 1732, it was home to the second Peshwa of the Maratha empire, the powerful Bajirao I. Although, today only parts of the fort survive due to an unexplained fire that struck in 1828, you are sure to be in awe of the fort's grandeur and lavish gardens. As you walk around the fort, you will also spot the areas depicted in Ranvir Singh starrer, Bajirao Mastani. It is also widely agreed upon that the fort is haunted, so if you love a little thrill, Shaniwar Wada is a must visit!

Grab a kulfi or lassi from the stalls (Prakash ,Sai etc) just outside the gurudwara, to get away from the summer heat and head towards Nanded Fort.Though only remains are left but still worth a visit. Sensuous Godavari River encloses the fort on three sides.We walked around the place on foot.This was the MINI PUNJAB, a rare thing in southern part of India. On the way we saw many complexes for visitors to stay at a very cheap price too. There were many shops selling traditional punjabi dresses and other accessories which one can totally buy.Lastly,we visited the gurudwara beside river ghat. After attending evening aarti, We sat beside the river to watch the sunset.

Grab a kulfi or lassi from the stalls (Prakash ,Sai etc) just outside the gurudwara, to get away from the summer heat and head towards Nanded Fort.Though only remains are left but still worth a visit. Sensuous Godavari River encloses the fort on three sides.We walked around the place on foot.This was the MINI PUNJAB, a rare thing in southern part of India. On the way we saw many complexes for visitors to stay at a very cheap price too. There were many shops selling traditional punjabi dresses and other accessories which one can totally buy.Lastly,we visited the gurudwara beside river ghat. After attending evening aarti, We sat beside the river to watch the sunset.

Lonar - The world’s largest and the only hyper velocity impact crater in basalt rock is to be found nowhere else but in Incredible India.Lonar lake is a rare tourist attraction in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. This lake which is both saline and alkaline in nature is named after the demon, Lonasura. Locals claim that the crater was the demon’s den and the lake’s murky water (whose density is actually 7times more than the sea water) results from its spilled blood. Studies suggest that the crater was formed 52,000 + 6,000 years ago, when a meteor crashed into the earth at an estimated speed of 90,000kmph, weighing 2million tonnes creating a hole that was 2km wide and 150m deep. The periphery of the lake is about 7km which is surrounded by a lush jungle. The forest itself is a treat for birdwatchers with a lot of migratory and local birds such as shelduck, black- winged stils, wood peckers, parakeets, robins, peacocks &amp; peahens coming in the month of December. One doesn’t have to go to Khajuraho temples to witness the erotic sculptures on temple walls. The forest has plenty of such temples which were built back in the days of Chalukya’s Dynasty between the 6th and the 12th centuries. You can also sight hyenas, chinkaras, barking deers, langoors, mongoose, monitor lizards, snakes, weird but brilliantly colored insects if you’re a wildlife lover. There are a lot of precious stones on offer around the lake and the temples. At certain parts at the bank of the lake you can smell the H2S gas and at others your magnetic compass just wouldn’t work. With so much on offer it was on The Herbal Monks bucket list and we weren’t disappointed a bit. Lonar has a lot on offer to explore and yet remains the road less travelled. How do you get to Lonar? The Herbal Monks started their journey from Mumbai to Lonar at midnight on a Friday night and we chose to drive down. It is safe to say that it is easily a 10hour drive from Mumbai including a meal and a few tea halts. From Andheri take the Western express high way. Then via JVLR catch the NH3 up to Nashik. Just before Nasik turn right from pillar number 18 under the bridge and catch the Nagpur – Aurangabad Highway. You can also go via Devlali. We would suggest to use Google maps after Aurangabad as the road is confusing and Google maps are very accurate. However, if you’re going by road the last 60 – 80km the surface of the road is not very good. We reached Lonar by 11am and were driving a Wagon R, the point being you don’t really need a SUV. By flight the closet airport is Aurangabad which is about 160km away from the lake. You can hire a cab from there to reach the lake. By rail the closet station is Jalna which is about 90km from the lake. You can hire a cab from the station or bus service to reach the lake. Where to stay in Lonar? There is only one hotel in Lonar which is the MTDC. We personally were supposed to camp at the lake but when we saw the pug marks of hyenas at the lake we decided to put our camp someplace else. MTDC was quite generous in allowing us to camp on their ground for free. A lot of campers actually do the same. The accommodation looks pretty decent for a family holiday. But the food isn’t really great throughout Lonar unless you’re planning to eat at a local’s place. Although there is a restaurant named Gulmarg near the MTDC where you get edible stuff.How many days are enough to explore Lonar? Lonar is a perfect place to be explored over the weekend. We would suggest you leave on a Friday evening or night and touch Lonar by 10-11ish in the morning. You can leave your car and belongings at the MTDC, have an early lunch and start exploring the crater by 12 which is barely a km away. Please take a guide for going around the area. It will take you 5-6 hours to explore the forest thoroughly. Just before dusk we suggest you leave the forest and had back to the MTDC. If you’re a wild life enthusiast post dinner you can venture out around the lake but do so in your car and not on foot. Next day early morning you can visit another very small crater nearby which was created by the piece of the same meteor and the few temples in the village. Post that you can have your breakfast and be on your way home after spending a truly informative weekend.What is the Sorrowful part about Lonar? Even after being the home to the world largest and only hyper velocity impact crater in basalt rock it’s occasionally visited only by a few trekkers and explorers and a few religious people who visit the temples from nearby towns and villages. Although majority of them are educated but they don’t possess the basic civic sense to not to litter around or write the names of their loved ones on temple walls and thereby maintain the beauty of this nationally important destination.Important Note: You can book your guide from the MTDC. Please ask for a guide named RAMESH RATHODE. He has very good knowledge of the region. He will charge roughly Rs.500/- for 3persons which is quite less considering his knowledge. You can take our word that if you decide to explore the place on your own you will neither understand nor enjoy the place. The best time to visit Lonar would be between December to February. Hope you have safe, green and clean travels in the future. (Please do not litter)Best Wishes,The herbal monks

Lonar - The world’s largest and the only hyper velocity impact crater in basalt rock is to be found nowhere else but in Incredible India.Lonar lake is a rare tourist attraction in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. This lake which is both saline and alkaline in nature is named after the demon, Lonasura. Locals claim that the crater was the demon’s den and the lake’s murky water (whose density is actually 7times more than the sea water) results from its spilled blood. Studies suggest that the crater was formed 52,000 + 6,000 years ago, when a meteor crashed into the earth at an estimated speed of 90,000kmph, weighing 2million tonnes creating a hole that was 2km wide and 150m deep. The periphery of the lake is about 7km which is surrounded by a lush jungle. The forest itself is a treat for birdwatchers with a lot of migratory and local birds such as shelduck, black- winged stils, wood peckers, parakeets, robins, peacocks &amp; peahens coming in the month of December. One doesn’t have to go to Khajuraho temples to witness the erotic sculptures on temple walls. The forest has plenty of such temples which were built back in the days of Chalukya’s Dynasty between the 6th and the 12th centuries. You can also sight hyenas, chinkaras, barking deers, langoors, mongoose, monitor lizards, snakes, weird but brilliantly colored insects if you’re a wildlife lover. There are a lot of precious stones on offer around the lake and the temples. At certain parts at the bank of the lake you can smell the H2S gas and at others your magnetic compass just wouldn’t work. With so much on offer it was on The Herbal Monks bucket list and we weren’t disappointed a bit. Lonar has a lot on offer to explore and yet remains the road less travelled. How do you get to Lonar? The Herbal Monks started their journey from Mumbai to Lonar at midnight on a Friday night and we chose to drive down. It is safe to say that it is easily a 10hour drive from Mumbai including a meal and a few tea halts. From Andheri take the Western express high way. Then via JVLR catch the NH3 up to Nashik. Just before Nasik turn right from pillar number 18 under the bridge and catch the Nagpur – Aurangabad Highway. You can also go via Devlali. We would suggest to use Google maps after Aurangabad as the road is confusing and Google maps are very accurate. However, if you’re going by road the last 60 – 80km the surface of the road is not very good. We reached Lonar by 11am and were driving a Wagon R, the point being you don’t really need a SUV. By flight the closet airport is Aurangabad which is about 160km away from the lake. You can hire a cab from there to reach the lake. By rail the closet station is Jalna which is about 90km from the lake. You can hire a cab from the station or bus service to reach the lake. Where to stay in Lonar? There is only one hotel in Lonar which is the MTDC. We personally were supposed to camp at the lake but when we saw the pug marks of hyenas at the lake we decided to put our camp someplace else. MTDC was quite generous in allowing us to camp on their ground for free. A lot of campers actually do the same. The accommodation looks pretty decent for a family holiday. But the food isn’t really great throughout Lonar unless you’re planning to eat at a local’s place. Although there is a restaurant named Gulmarg near the MTDC where you get edible stuff.How many days are enough to explore Lonar? Lonar is a perfect place to be explored over the weekend. We would suggest you leave on a Friday evening or night and touch Lonar by 10-11ish in the morning. You can leave your car and belongings at the MTDC, have an early lunch and start exploring the crater by 12 which is barely a km away. Please take a guide for going around the area. It will take you 5-6 hours to explore the forest thoroughly. Just before dusk we suggest you leave the forest and had back to the MTDC. If you’re a wild life enthusiast post dinner you can venture out around the lake but do so in your car and not on foot. Next day early morning you can visit another very small crater nearby which was created by the piece of the same meteor and the few temples in the village. Post that you can have your breakfast and be on your way home after spending a truly informative weekend.What is the Sorrowful part about Lonar? Even after being the home to the world largest and only hyper velocity impact crater in basalt rock it’s occasionally visited only by a few trekkers and explorers and a few religious people who visit the temples from nearby towns and villages. Although majority of them are educated but they don’t possess the basic civic sense to not to litter around or write the names of their loved ones on temple walls and thereby maintain the beauty of this nationally important destination.Important Note: You can book your guide from the MTDC. Please ask for a guide named RAMESH RATHODE. He has very good knowledge of the region. He will charge roughly Rs.500/- for 3persons which is quite less considering his knowledge. You can take our word that if you decide to explore the place on your own you will neither understand nor enjoy the place. The best time to visit Lonar would be between December to February. Hope you have safe, green and clean travels in the future. (Please do not litter)Best Wishes,The herbal monks

Lonar isn’t your typical picnic lake. Lonar is unlike anything you have seen before. No amount of prior research really prepares you for it. After about a week of devouring close to everything the web had to offer on Lonar, I decided that I was no wiser than I was a week back. Sure, it’s got its own Wikipedia page and heavy sounding geological terms thrown at you every third line but the fact remained that this was the only meteorite lake in India. Technical information on Lonar is extensive though information from a trekker’s perspective and other logistical information about how to get there was surprisingly low. Maybe I just sucked at Google. The fact that really got me intrigued was the fact that there weren’t many meteorite lakes in the world and here we had one, right here in Maharashtra, about 160 kms from Aurangabad. Pics looked inviting enough and in the last week of August I headed out to Aurangabad via an overnight Bus.Monsoons are like a mixed blessing in Maharashtra. Having spent 2 months alone in a village called Gudwanwadi (Let’s just leave the question marks for later on this one!); I squirmed and cursed the sun. The period from May to July is perhaps one of the worst in the entire country in the arid Maharashtra sun. The heat is severe and unrelenting and it’s not surprising that I waited for the rains more than the farmers there! The rains came and I realized my folly. They are lashing and don’t seem to stop. Anybody who has experienced Mumbai rains would know what I mean. So it wasn’t particularly surprising that by late August the entire state was covered in green and going by the meager amount of info I could garner about the lake and the crater, I expected a fair amount of trekking in the wild and foolishly decided my floaters would be enough. (Tip: Get trekking shoes if you are heading out to Lonar in the monsoons).

Lonar was barely 4-5 kms away from Sultanpur. Got down at Lonar ST Bus stand. Since people around were too curious to see two females in odd attire &amp; baggage roaming around, we brisk walked faster towards Auto and asked him regarding Lonar Crater. We were already informed by the Trax driver that Lonar Crater lake was 1 kms away, we hired an autorickshaw. Everywhere, we made sure that we were not taken for ride and enquired the amount pre-hand. The driver seemed friendly as he told us regarding the perfect spot to view and gave information regarding the temples adjoining the lake, he took us to a spot from where entire Lonar Crater Lake could be viewed. We were spell bound. The cyclonic winds literally pushed us away from the spot that we were standing. We had tough time handling ourselves and camera at the same time. Somehow we managed to stay on spot and click some pictures of the magnanimous lake.We were enthusiastic to trek down and touch the salty water. But were instead told that its almost 2 hrs trek down from that point. And since we had to go to Ajanta on the same day, we had to hurry back. That guy took us to Sarovar, a nearby temple where there is a snout from which for 365 days an year water pours out and is considered holy by locals.After clicking some pictures we were back to Lonar ST Bus stand. We packed some eatable stuffs to gulp down in the bus. Bus was supposed to come at 9.30 but as usual it was late and came at 10.00 and left Lonar by 10.20 a.m. for Buldhana. It was long, dry, barren ride of 2 and half hours. We were literally head banging each other because of bumpy ride. Finally reached Buldhana at 1.00 p.m. We enquired with some ladies who were waiting for some bus. They informed us that the bus for Ajanta will arrive at same place after some time. Darshana who seemed thirsty, on glimpse of Sugarcane juice seemed relieved. We were relaxed hoping bus won’t arrive soon, but by then a lady shouted “Porino bus lagli, lavkar ja” we just grabbed our belongings and ran off towards bus hoping for seats. And yes, we were lucky to get two. Offcourse, Darshana had to sweet talk a young boy in giving up his window seat for both of us. In the meantime, Ruchir and Prashant were off from Pune to Aurangabad and after getting down at friend’s place in Aurangabad, they picked up two bikes. They were about to meet us at Ajanta Caves with bikes.In the meantime, we got down at Ajanta stop, cave was more 4 kms away. We got into Omni again with same share fare of Rs. 10 bucks. We were dropped at Ajanta caves gate. Bought tickets and sat in Bus which would take us directly to the caves which was further 4 kms away. We were in hurry since caves would be closed by 5.30 p.m. We were anxious as Ruchir and Prashant didn’t turn up on time. But then I saw both of them running towards bus. I shouted aloud and from here on this trip got all its four members together to carry on.We toured the caves in fast forward manner, with me running ahead as I was scared if sun sets down I would have problem with clicking blurry pictures. We went around only for selected caves. I ran like anything trying to beat the sun before it sets down. All the caves were beautifully maintained, due to time constraint we couldn’t really explore all the caves much, except most known ones.By 7.00 p.m. we were back to the shopping plaza at the base. We shopped around for some memoirs. Since, we hadn’t had lunch, we were hungry. By 7.00 p.m. all the shops and eateries closed down. We had a long bike drive of 2 hours ahead to Aurangabad. So, we looked forward for good meal at Aurangabad but before that we had to find accommodation for ourselves i.e. me and Darshana. Guys were supposed to stay at their friend’s place. We halted at a junction after reaching Aurangabad city. There were many hotels around. Ruchir got into one of them named Hotel Krutika. They had a room for Rs. 400/-. I and Darshana agreed to share. We unloaded our luggage and came down for dinner. A funny thing happened before that. As soon as we halted at the junction, two police jeeps came and stopped by and started frisking and checking documents of all two wheelers. We heaved a sigh of relief, as both of our guys rode the bike that belonged to someone else and none of them had their papers. So it was just luck by chance, we didn’t get into police trouble.Guys went back to their friend’s place and we retreated back to our room. It was decided that next day guys would pick us up at 8.00 a.m. But as always, we slept till 9.00 a.m. and got out by 11.00 a.m. We went to visit the famed monument Bibi Ka Maqbara. Had lots of fun frolic masti. Clicked lots of pictures of selves and monument at every nook and corner since we had lots of time in our hand. We had our lunch at Bhoj, where they serve Rajasthani thali. After lunch, again we thought of going somewhere, we went to Gul Mandi but it turned out to be a usual market place. Again back to room for some calculations by darshana and some moment of sleep for me. But as it turned out, with these guys around one can’t sleep, after all the account settlement, guys went back. We had 2 hours to rest before we catch our train back to Mumbai. Train was scheduled for 9.30 p.m. from Aurangabad. Before that we grabbed some parcels and ate some snacks. And as usual train was late by an hour. We moved around in platform and saw the map and realized that we missed out on many places in city itself. Maybe next time!Finally the moment came in when the train arrived and we had to bid adieu to Aurangabad and off to Mumbai.

The Crater water is completely alkaline and has no signs of aquatic life. The water has an acute pH of 9-10. When you touch the water, you still have a soapy feeling! It is just great, apart you drinking it.The crater that hit Lonar from MARS, has still bits and pieces floating around the water, if you are lucky enough, you get one! Special, isn't it? Holding a peice worth 60,000+ years is tooooo awesome!Reportedly, there is a forest that has grew over years surrounding the place, if you spend 01 hours in the forest, you are sure to get complete relief from illness like cough, cold, fatigue, headache, fewer. Trust me, this has been experience by me as we had visited in winter with cold and cough.There is also a temple which has water coming out of a nozzle everyday twice, in morning and evening, but the source is till unknown! Yes, it is still unknown. You get amazing feeling if you take a bath from it, drink it and it takes sweeter than sugar water.Just below this temple, down the valley, there seems to be a myth that seemed true to me. There was supposedly a temple, where just minutes before the meteor hit Lonar, a group of 7-8 sages '(sadhus) were performing a "yagya". When the meteor hit, they were completely buried inside the Earth and till date when you dig up the land, you would find "ash" coming out.There are many more stories that you would hear once you plan to visit. The images uploaded are taken from various sources (google images) as I am currently unable to upload the actual pics caz of size being huge (DSLR guys can understand) and editing takes time. So guys, if you have time please visit this lost treasure in India.Oh I forgot, you would find many scientists across the world coming here and investigating, get along them and you would find facts which will just BLOW YOUR EFFIING MIND!!!!!!!!!!!! HOW TO REACH:Nearest you can go "properly" is Amravati, Maharashtra. From there, my recommendation, book a cab or something, or, if you choose to go by local bus, I bet you will scream one thing- "SAVE ME GOD". :D

The Guide to Lonar Crater LakeLocation:Lonar is a small town in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra.How To Reach:By Air: Aurangabad is the closest airport to Lonar.By Train: More than 20 trains run between Mumbai and Aurangabad via Manmad Junction. A post-monsoon rail journey is the best to witness stunning views of the misty mountains, lush fields and waterfalls.By Road: The central bus stand in Aurangabad is about 1km from the train station. Buses to Lonar ply via Jalna and take about 5 hours.Where to Stay:The MTDC Resort is closest to the lake and is a decent option for stay and food.Best Time to Visit:Winter (October to February) is the best time to visit Lonar. The weather is mild, with clear skies, gentle breezes and average daytime temperatures that range between 12-25°C.Tell us about your own unusual travel experiences in the lesser-known destinations around India. Share your travel stories, photographs and videos with like-minded travellers on Tripoto.

Formed around 52,000 years ago as a result of a meteor striking the surface of the earth, the Lonar Crater Lake is one of Maharashtra’s best-kept secrets. Located in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra, the Lonar Crater is the a preserved impact crater formed in basalt rock and is a one-of-its-kind on earth.Book your ride to Lonar now.

This is the holiest place in Maharshtra and one of the holiest in all over Indoia. People from all over the country come here to take blessings from Lord Trimbakeshwara or Lord Shiva. It is one of the 12 jyotirlingas in India and it is said that whoever visits this temple attains salvation. This is also said to be the birthplace of Lord Ganesha and the Godavari River and Brahmagiri Hills are situated here making this place pious like no other.

This is the holiest place in Maharshtra and one of the holiest in all over Indoia. People from all over the country come here to take blessings from Lord Trimbakeshwara or Lord Shiva. It is one of the 12 jyotirlingas in India and it is said that whoever visits this temple attains salvation. This is also said to be the birthplace of Lord Ganesha and the Godavari River and Brahmagiri Hills are situated here making this place pious like no other.

It is a very peaceful destination which is the Abode of Lord Shiva(It is one of the Jyotirlings).One has to stand in a very long queue.But it is a very nice place on the western ghats.

"The Buddha Park of Ravangla, otherwise called Tathagata Tsal, is located close to Rabong (Ravangla) in South Sikkim area, Sikkim, India. It was developed somewhere around 2006 and 2013 and highlights a 130-foot high statue of the Buddha as its center of attraction.The statue was consecrated on 25 March 2013 by the fourteenth Dalai Lama, and turned into a major stop by on the 'Himalayan Buddhist Circuit'. The statue of the Buddha marks the event of the 2550th conception commemoration of Gautama Buddha. The Buddhist circuit of this park was fabricated here under a State government venture, for boosting pilgrimage.The park region is perfectly finished making abundant walkway, gardens and space for guests to appreciate the quiet environment. The site summons excellent perspectives of the mountains and the profound climate of the area adds to the guest experience. The site likewise has extra base made for a museum meditation centre and for Buddhist gathering.
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"The Buddha Park of Ravangla, otherwise called Tathagata Tsal, is located close to Rabong (Ravangla) in South Sikkim area, Sikkim, India. It was developed somewhere around 2006 and 2013 and highlights a 130-foot high statue of the Buddha as its center of attraction.The statue was consecrated on 25 March 2013 by the fourteenth Dalai Lama, and turned into a major stop by on the 'Himalayan Buddhist Circuit'. The statue of the Buddha marks the event of the 2550th conception commemoration of Gautama Buddha. The Buddhist circuit of this park was fabricated here under a State government venture, for boosting pilgrimage.The park region is perfectly finished making abundant walkway, gardens and space for guests to appreciate the quiet environment. The site summons excellent perspectives of the mountains and the profound climate of the area adds to the guest experience. The site likewise has extra base made for a museum meditation centre and for Buddhist gathering.
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Worli is a locality in the city of Mumbai, Maharashtra. Historic spellings include Warli, Worlee, Varli.

12:50pm - A Buddhist Temple, Worli: As I take Dr. Annie Besant Road, I see a Buddhist temple on the other side of this pretty broad lane. It seems a pretty old temple, along with its name painted in Japanese next to the entrance. It seems to me a place of immense peace, ironically on the side of one of the busiest roads in the city.

The giant ancient architecture will mesmerize you. Many architectural features of the building lie in certain sculptures in odd nooks and corners of the walls and ceiling which display diverse art forms.
The round and round staircase will make you remember the merry go round. The aesthetic look is the peculiarity of Mumbai High Court.

The giant ancient architecture will mesmerize you. Many architectural features of the building lie in certain sculptures in odd nooks and corners of the walls and ceiling which display diverse art forms.
The round and round staircase will make you remember the merry go round. The aesthetic look is the peculiarity of Mumbai High Court.

PBlue horizons, sweeping beaches and coconut groves define the Maharashtrian landscape. Travel to Maharashtra for its ancient forts of Pratapgad, Sinhagad and the Lohagadare and the popular caves of Ajanta, Ellora and Elephanta. Start with the City of Dreams, Mumbai and explore the Gothic railway station - Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and the exquisite Taj Mahal Palace. Eat bhelpuri by the iconic arch of the Gateway of India and catch the sunset at Marine Drive. A ride on the double-decker buses plying through the city are a must. Pune should be visited for its religious relics at Shaniwar Wada, Aga Khan Palace and Pataleshwar Cave, and a lazy afternoon spent at the Parsi establishment of Marzorin. Also when in Pune, drive down to the protected forest of Bhimashankar, famous for its giant squirrels. Head to cooler climes at Matheran located on the Sahyadri Range, a charming hill station just two hours away from Mumbai. Among the other places to visit in Maharashtra are Panchgani and the erstwhile capital of the Bombay Presidency - Mahabaleshwar. Maharashtra also boasts of some delectable street food such as pav bhaji, poha and vada pav that shouldn’t be missed.